Additivemanufacturing

Unlocking Big Part Manufacturing for the Energy Sector: How EPRI's Convergent Approach Proves the Potential of Large-Area DED 3D Printing

• Hydropower fleet over 2,200 plants, 65 years old, relies on large bespoke parts hard to source. • Supply chain strains: long lead times, disappearing suppliers, aging infrastruct

Takeaways From MILAM 2026: Defense's Growing Role in Driving 3D Printing - Part II

• MILAM 2026 highlighted shift from factory-based to field-deployable additive manufacturing. • Defense demand focuses on rapid deployment, quick setup, and on-site part production